Did it with my 6yo and wish I hadn't. We had no religious/cultural reason to opt for it and I felt bad afterward that our deciding factor was "so he can look like daddy and won't ask questions later." not worth it knowing that he was in pain every time he wet his diaper. Some would say "oh they won't remember" but I don't see how that makes it okay.

Did it with my 6yo and wish I hadn't. We had no religious/cultural reason to opt for it and I felt bad afterward that our deciding factor was "so he can look like daddy and won't ask questions later." not worth it knowing that he was in pain every time he wet his diaper. Some would say "oh they won't remember" but I don't see how that makes it okay.

My partner is very opposed. He is circumsized and wishes he hadn't been. I personally think surgery on a newborn for cosmetic purposes is inappropriate, although I don't have strong feelings either way.

My partner is very opposed. He is circumsized and wishes he hadn't been. I personally think surgery on a newborn for cosmetic purposes is inappropriate, although I don't have strong feelings either way.

I told my husband it is up to him because I don't know how to care for a penis I don't have one lol so he said he wants him circumcised. My friend had a baby last week and he slept right through the circumcision and he doesn't cry when he pees he is only 1 week old now so don't worry about that. You will just have to think about it and talk about it!

I told my husband it is up to him because I don't know how to care for a penis I don't have one lol so he said he wants him circumcised. My friend had a baby last week and he slept right through the circumcision and he doesn't cry when he pees he is only 1 week old now so don't worry about that. You will just have to think about it and talk about it!

I don't have an opinion either way. My husband is not circumcised and he wants to have our son circumcised. A couple different reasons...when he was little, something got caught between the skin just for a day and it became infected. It swelled up big time and he said it was very painful. He said that it is much easier to care for and clean when you are circumcised. He even considered having it done when he was older but didn't want the pain. Like I said, i don't care either way, that is just coming from a man who was not circumcised. Hope I helped! :)

I don't have an opinion either way. My husband is not circumcised and he wants to have our son circumcised. A couple different reasons...when he was little, something got caught between the skin just for a day and it became infected. It swelled up big time and he said it was very painful. He said that it is much easier to care for and clean when you are circumcised. He even considered having it done when he was older but didn't want the pain. Like I said, i don't care either way, that is just coming from a man who was not circumcised. Hope I helped! :)

Boys are born with extra skin for a reason. It may take a little extra to keep clean, but that's no biggie. My son wasn't circumsized. I couldn't bring myself to put him through such pain "/ just thinking about it gives me the heebie jeebies

Boys are born with extra skin for a reason. It may take a little extra to keep clean, but that's no biggie. My son wasn't circumsized. I couldn't bring myself to put him through such pain "/ just thinking about it gives me the heebie jeebies

Did it with my DS when he was born...He's now 8. He didn't have any problems and we're so glad we did it. I've heard boys that aren't circumcised are at greater risk for infections if not cleaned properly. My dh wouldn't have it any other way. He says uncircumcised is creepy and the one kid in school in the locker room was SUPER embarrassed he wasn't circumcised and was made fun of. Plus Un-circumcised penis's aren't as pleasurable for women...so I've heard...from friends. I'm so glad we did it and if I'm having a bb boy I'll have him circumcised as well. Tough call though... GL

Did it with my DS when he was born...He's now 8. He didn't have any problems and we're so glad we did it. I've heard boys that aren't circumcised are at greater risk for infections if not cleaned properly. My dh wouldn't have it any other way. He says uncircumcised is creepy and the one kid in school in the locker room was SUPER embarrassed he wasn't circumcised and was made fun of. Plus Un-circumcised penis's aren't as pleasurable for women...so I've heard...from friends. I'm so glad we did it and if I'm having a bb boy I'll have him circumcised as well. Tough call though... GL

I don't have any personal experience with this but my friend just had this done on her son. She said he slept through the procedure and he doesn't cry when he wets his diaper. She said he doesn't seem bothered by it at all.

I don't have any personal experience with this but my friend just had this done on her son. She said he slept through the procedure and he doesn't cry when he wets his diaper. She said he doesn't seem bothered by it at all.

I got it done with my son. I wanted it done but I left the decision up to my husband, and he wanted it done also. I've always heard that men can get infected more so if it is not done. I also think about the Jewish people. I think God asked them to do it out of obedience but He also knew it was a healthy thing to do. I'm not Jewish, so I didn't do it for any religious reasons, just health reasons. My son didn't even cry or anything while being circumcised. The nurses were amazed because he kind of babbled and talked during the circumcision. LOL! He didn't seem to be bothered by it afterwards either. It may look a little scary looking but I just kept cream on it. The cream really helped I think. I'm glad I had it done. I think it may hurt them more if the circumcision isn't properly done. We got to pick our doc to do it and had it done the day after he was born. The doc had very high recommendations The doc came in to the hospital and introduce himself. He took him to the nursery and saw my baby an hour later sleeping contentedly.

I got it done with my son. I wanted it done but I left the decision up to my husband, and he wanted it done also. I've always heard that men can get infected more so if it is not done. I also think about the Jewish people. I think God asked them to do it out of obedience but He also knew it was a healthy thing to do. I'm not Jewish, so I didn't do it for any religious reasons, just health reasons. My son didn't even cry or anything while being circumcised. The nurses were amazed because he kind of babbled and talked during the circumcision. LOL! He didn't seem to be bothered by it afterwards either. It may look a little scary looking but I just kept cream on it. The cream really helped I think. I'm glad I had it done. I think it may hurt them more if the circumcision isn't properly done. We got to pick our doc to do it and had it done the day after he was born. The doc had very high recommendations The doc came in to the hospital and introduce himself. He took him to the nursery and saw my baby an hour later sleeping contentedly.

I had it done with my DS who is now two. It was a little red and sensitive for like 3 days but it didn't seem to bother him at all. Everyone in mine and DH's family get it done...well the boys do :) its a personal choice, I can't see not getting it done. My son coming in July will have it done too.

I had it done with my DS who is now two. It was a little red and sensitive for like 3 days but it didn't seem to bother him at all. Everyone in mine and DH's family get it done...well the boys do :) its a personal choice, I can't see not getting it done. My son coming in July will have it done too.

This is definitely a personal decision. I have very, very strong opinions on the subject, but I know others do as well, so I won't really go into it. Uncircumcised penises can get infected more easily, but only if they're not cleaned properly. If you clean them right, then it's not an issue at all. That being said, my nephew had to get circumcised when was 2 because it kept getting infected. I didn't ask DB or SIL about how they cleaned it because I don't want to start anything, but maybe they did clean it properly every time and it got infected anyway. DF is circumcised, and what's weird is that he and his friends are constantly having conversations about how they all wish they weren't circumcised. The part that gets cut off has a ton of nerve endings, and those all get removed during circumcision, making sex when they're older less pleasurable than it otherwise could have been. We definitely won't be getting our baby circumcised. I can't subject a baby to that kind of unnecessary surgery just because it MIGHT get infected, or it would 'look weird'.

This is definitely a personal decision. I have very, very strong opinions on the subject, but I know others do as well, so I won't really go into it. Uncircumcised penises can get infected more easily, but only if they're not cleaned properly. If you clean them right, then it's not an issue at all. That being said, my nephew had to get circumcised when was 2 because it kept getting infected. I didn't ask DB or SIL about how they cleaned it because I don't want to start anything, but maybe they did clean it properly every time and it got infected anyway. DF is circumcised, and what's weird is that he and his friends are constantly having conversations about how they all wish they weren't circumcised. The part that gets cut off has a ton of nerve endings, and those all get removed during circumcision, making sex when they're older less pleasurable than it otherwise could have been. We definitely won't be getting our baby circumcised. I can't subject a baby to that kind of unnecessary surgery just because it MIGHT get infected, or it would 'look weird'.

Unless you have cultural/religious reasons for not doing it, I wouldn't put my child through making that kind of decision at 16 or 18 years old. Our American culture does it, it will be an issue he will have to face for being different. They aren't in much pain, nor will they remember what they are going through now.It was not pleasant for me to watch or see however, but I knew it was in his best interest. Just MY opinion and that is what you are asking for :), do what is right for you and your family!

Unless you have cultural/religious reasons for not doing it, I wouldn't put my child through making that kind of decision at 16 or 18 years old. Our American culture does it, it will be an issue he will have to face for being different. They aren't in much pain, nor will they remember what they are going through now.It was not pleasant for me to watch or see however, but I knew it was in his best interest. Just MY opinion and that is what you are asking for :), do what is right for you and your family!

I was going back and forth about this before I found out my baby is going to be a little girl. I think ultimately I would have opted for uncircumcised because when you look at statistics all over the world, we're one of the few countries that regularly circumcise little boys. I think it's a cultural decision, so you have to decide what seems appropriate to you. The link below has an interesting map about rates of circumcision in the US. I've read that rates of circumcision have been declining in recent years. It's a tough decision for sure. I think it is done and not done with the best intentions of people only wanting what's best for their child.

http://mgmbill.org/statistics.htm

I was going back and forth about this before I found out my baby is going to be a little girl. I think ultimately I would have opted for uncircumcised because when you look at statistics all over the world, we're one of the few countries that regularly circumcise little boys. I think it's a cultural decision, so you have to decide what seems appropriate to you. The link below has an interesting map about rates of circumcision in the US. I've read that rates of circumcision have been declining in recent years. It's a tough decision for sure. I think it is done and not done with the best intentions of people only wanting what's best for their child.

My husband and I did not circumcise based on the research I did over it. I personally am against it but its your child and only you can make the decision. I decided It being a cosmetic procedure it should be something he can choose to have done later if he chooses. I would say do your own research and go from there so you can feel good about your decision.

My husband and I did not circumcise based on the research I did over it. I personally am against it but its your child and only you can make the decision. I decided It being a cosmetic procedure it should be something he can choose to have done later if he chooses. I would say do your own research and go from there so you can feel good about your decision.

A lot of the facts on here are wrong also just so you know. They are not harder to clean and not at higher risk for std's. Its not less pleasurable for women and actually maintains more feeling for the man. Just do all your research before you decide

A lot of the facts on here are wrong also just so you know. They are not harder to clean and not at higher risk for std's. Its not less pleasurable for women and actually maintains more feeling for the man. Just do all your research before you decide

A lot of the facts on here are wrong also just so you know. They are not harder to clean and not at higher risk for std's. Its not less pleasurable for women and actually maintains more feeling for the man. Just do all your research before you decide

A lot of the facts on here are wrong also just so you know. They are not harder to clean and not at higher risk for std's. Its not less pleasurable for women and actually maintains more feeling for the man. Just do all your research before you decide

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